Project Cumulus (St. Charles)

Current canonical record

440-acre site inside Elm Point groundwater well field

Project withdrawn August 19, 2025 after massive community opposition (5,500+ residents). Concerns about water pollution, location in groundwater well field, and energy costs. Led to nation's first citywide data center construction ban (one year moratorium).; Project Cumulus canceled; no power/investment applicable

Record provenance

This page is generated from the reviewed project database snapshot. The record was last reviewed on 2026-06-15. Blank fields mean the value was not publicly disclosed or could not be reconciled safely; they do not mean zero.